COMDTINST 5090.14 — Historic And Cultural Resources Management (hcrm) Program; Compliance, Requirements, And Tribal Consultation

COMDTINST 5090.14 governs Coast Guard historic and cultural resource management compliance, requirements, and tribal consultation.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 5090.14
  • Title: HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (HCRM) PROGRAM; COMPLIANCE, REQUIREMENTS, AND TRIBAL CONSULTATION
  • Date: 11/10/2025
  • Proponent: CG-SHORE-V

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It covers preservation, consultation, stakeholder engagement, Section 106, HCRM requirements, and environmental considerations. It sets compliance responsibilities for personnel, undertakings, proponents, and tribal consultation.

Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters directorates must comply with the policies contained.

Topics covered

  • Historic and cultural resource management
  • Section 106 consultation
  • Tribal consultation
  • Historic property preservation
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • HCRM compliance requirements
  • Environmental impact considerations

Questions and answers

What does Section 106 require for federal undertakings?

Section 106 mandates that federal undertakings consider HCR and conduct appropriate consultation with FRT, State/Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO/THPO), interested parties, and the public to assess impacts and, when appropriate, seek mitigation. (paragraph 5)

What properties does the NHPA support preserving?

The NHPA supports the preservation of properties of historical, architectural, archaeological, and cultural significance and created the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) per Reference (e). (paragraph 5)

Who must comply with HCRM requirements?

All Coast Guard military and civilian personnel must comply with HCRM requirements per References (a) through (g). Contractors, tenants on Coast Guard property, and Coast Guard tenants on non-Coast Guard property must comply with this policy in order to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders (E.O.s).

Where must HCRM compliance be incorporated?

HCRM compliance must be incorporated into all planning, budgeting, operations, and permitting processes to ensure adherence to regulations and Coast Guard policy.

Can emergencies temporarily take precedence over normal HCRM requirements?

Emergency or force majeure (superior force) may take temporary precedence over normal HCRM requirements per Reference (b), part 800.12, provided the emergency stipulations pertaining to Section 106 compliance are met.

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